The health care industry
Subtitle: a primer for board members
By: Dennis D. Pointer, Stephen J. Williams.
Contributors: Williams, Stephen J. 1948-
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Published: 2004
Place of publication: San Francisco
Language: eng
Number of pages: 135
Subjects: Medical care -- United States.; Medical policy -- United States.; Health services administration -- United States.
Description: Health care industry board members are called upon to make decisions that have an enormous effect on their organizations, medical staffs, employees, and their communities. To be effective, they must understand context; the health care industry's structure and dynamics. This book offers board members a comprehensive resource that clearly explains how health services are organized, financed, and provided.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.